Monday, November 7, 2016

Achieving Small Success in Fitness

A few years back at work a group of employees got infected by the running bug. Apparently there was a big 5K race coming up and they wanted to see if everyone from work would get involved and run the race. Now let me explain a few things.

First of all, I was a the time in good shape from a muscular stand point at 5’11 235 pounds, but nothing about me said “run”. At that point I not run more than twenty yards at a time in a long time. I was not a runner. I did not enjoy it and I did not think by body could handle it, certainly not 3.1 miles which is approximately the distance of a 5K run.

Monday, October 10, 2016

Niacin and ADHD – a Guideline for Parents

Is Niacin and ADHD a realistic possibility? Naicin is just one of the many essential human nutrients that we need to keep our bodies going. It is also called Vitamin B3 and belongs to the Vitamin B complex and as such plays a key role in daily nutrition.

Recently the Alternative Medicine Review published a study on vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients and found that these were as effective as ADHD meds in alleviating ADHD symptoms such as restlessness and hyperactivity. Niacin was one of the elements in the cocktail of supplements but to say that Niacin and ADHD are the solution for ADHD is a gross exaggeration.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Green Tea Boosts Metabolism and Improves Health

Green TeaThere are many green tea benefits that help in the promotion of health and wellness. Green tea contains various compounds which have several positive effects on the human body. One of the more popular benefits is cancer protection due to the high antioxidant content with most green tea varieties.

There is also evidence that neurological function can be enhanced through green tea. This is why it serves as a treatment for memory and cognitive problems. Green tea benefits can also be found with those seeking ways in holistic weight reduction. Compounds from green tea can also help in optimizing metabolism and reducing fat absorption.

Green tea is also reportedly a great immune boosting beverage as there are plenty of powerful micro-nutrients with every serving that can help in improving the body’s reaction to pathogens. Furthermore, green tea is also a great preventive supplement that raises the defense against long term health ailments that typically appear during aging as well as heart disease and many oncological conditions. In essence, green tea is one of the best natural approaches in ensuring a healthy body.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

What Are Yacon Benefits?

Just recently, it has been discovered that, along with being delicious, there are many health-related yacon benefits. A vegetable that is grown primarily in Peru. It is a pink, orange, white or purple tuber that is shaped a bit like a sweet potato. People in South America have been eating yacon for hundreds of years. It is included in a wide variety of South American recipes.

Yacon can be cooked, baked, steamed, or even eaten in a raw form. Yacon grows underground in a way that is similar to a potato. The flavor of yacon has been described as similar to an apple. It is sweet, juicy, and crunchy in texture. Yacon has a high water content, making it a good choice for someone who wises to quench their thirst.

Raspberry Ketone Supplements – Are they Worth the Claims?

Raspberry KetoneRaspberry ketones are extracts of red berries which were initially used for fragrances, but soon it was discovered that these ketone are of great help for weight maintenance. So, many products are using raspberry ketone as one of their component.

It curbs hunger, makes us fill filled, not just filled but endow us with energy to fight fatigue and to strength to do some work out along with using supplements.

It enhances metabolism in a way that it controls constipation and improves the bowel movements, so by all this helps in losing weight and burning fat.